Ferry Lacombe Mira Rose 2017 – This is a jewel in the heart of Provence: between the Mount Sainte-Victoire and the Aurélien hills, between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Maximin. The Ferry family moved here in 1442, accompanying Le Bon Roi René to Aix-en-Provence. They would stay here until 1820. Jumping forward in history… Château Ferry Lacombe came into the winery with a new owner, the Family Pinot, and a single ambition: to produce exceptional wines from a remarkable terroir.
Winemaker Notes: Mira Rose 2017 is a soft pink-rose color, with light raspberry nuances. The nose is fruity, with strong red berry aromas. The palate starts with red berry and crushed strawberry. The palate is round and fresh with citrus notes and deliciously fruity notes that “recall the sweets of childhood.” This wine is ideally served with white meats, such as chicken or pork, grilled fish and mixed salads.
Cooper’s Price $16.99
Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc – Lapostolle Wines was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. Alexandra is a member of the renowned family that has been dedicated for several generations to the production of high-quality spirits (Owners and Creators of Grand Marnier) and wines.
The Grapes: 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Semillón and 7% of Sauvignon Gris.
Tasting: Color: Pale yellow with green edges.
Nose: Very expressive with aromas of fresh herbs and cucumber, white fruit such as pears along with floral notes.
Taste: Balance and fresh mid palate with good volume and a long lasting finish.
Service and food matching: Perfect for an aperitif, clams with cheese, lemon and coriander and jam and melon salad.
Cooper’s Price $12.99
Marqués de Griñón, Vinos de Madrid Garnacha Tintorera El Rincón 2015 – Marqués de Griñón wines are sourced from the prized Dominio de Valdepusa vineyard in Castilla-La Mancha. Valdepusa stands apart from the rest of the region, as its 1068-foot elevation is one of the highest in Spain, and its top layer of soil is similar to Burgundy’s — it is almost pure limestone.
Dominio de Valdepusa has been in the noble family of Carlos Falcó Fernandez de Córdova, the Marquis of Griñon, since 1292. Referred to as the father of Spanish wine, Falcó pioneered the modernization of vine growing and winemaking in Spain. Falcó graduated from the University of California Davis with a degree in viticulture and oenology in 1964. He returned home and began making wine, all the while pushing the boundaries of winemaking as set by Francoist Spain. In 1974, he introduced the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape varieties as well as drip irrigation and night harvesting.
This wine is produced from a blend of Syrah and Garnacha from the El Rincón estate vineyard.
Tasting Notes – Deep ruby-red in color, and marked by expressive notes of ripe plums, violets, and spice. On the palate, it shows outstanding balance and complexity with plenty of ripe fruit, backed up with firm but soft tannins.
Cooper’s Price $16.99
Marqués de Griñón, Dominio de Valdepusa Caliza 2011 – “Caliza” means limestone in Spanish, used in naming this wine so as to pay homage to the unique soil profile at this Dominio de Valdepusa estate. The moderate layer of clay topsoil over rocky limestone leads to elegantly structured wines. Caliza is a blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot which are fermented in stainless steel followed by one year in second and third passage French oak.
The Blend – is 50% Syrah, 45% Petit Verdot and 5% Graciano
Taste Profile: Deep purple in color with ruby reflections, this wine shows alluring notes of lush raspberries and ripe black cherries with undertones of cinnamon, coffee, and minerality. On the palate, it is beautifully full-bodied and silky with refreshing acidity and flavors that unfold into the long-lasting finish.
Cooper’s Price $22.99
